Avantor Inc

1. 1

   Election of Directors

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Elect nine directors to serve one-year terms expiring at the 2027 annual meeting.

2. 2

   Advisory Approval of Named Executive Officer Compensation

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Advisory (non-binding) vote to approve the compensation of the company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.

   More detail

   This management proposal asks stockholders to approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of Avantor’s named executive officers as disclosed in the CD&A and accompanying tables and narratives. Management and the Board contend that the compensation program aligns pay with performance through a mix of variable short-term cash incentives and long-term equity awards, including performance stock units tied to adjusted EPS growth and relative TSR, as well as retention awards in 2025 tied to the CEO transition. The Board seeks approval to reaffirm its compensation philosophy and to signal stockholder support for the compensation framework used in 2025, noting an 87% approval in 2025 and ongoing stockholder engagement. The recommendation to vote FOR is based on the Board’s view that the program motivates executives to execute the Revival plan and aligns management interests with stockholders; the CD&A cites pay-for-performance elements, clawback policies, stock ownership guidelines, and changes such as the Executive Severance and Change in Control Plan. Key context includes CEO transition in 2025, one-time retention awards, a 20% negative discretion adjustment applied to 2025 payouts by the Compensation Committee, and significant shareholder engagement shaping plan design.

3. 3

   Advisory Vote on the Frequency of Future Advisory Votes on Executive Compensation

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Advisory (non-binding) vote to determine whether future say-on-pay votes should occur every one, two, or three years; the Board recommends one year.

   More detail

   This management proposal asks stockholders to indicate, on a non-binding advisory basis, how often Avantor should hold future say-on-pay (advisory votes on executive compensation) votes, with options of one, two, or three years. The Board recommends an annual (one-year) frequency, arguing it aligns with stockholder interests by providing regular and direct feedback and reflects prevailing governance practice. The recommendation is contextualized by the company’s recent leadership changes and ongoing engagement with shareholders; an annual vote allows investors to more frequently express views on compensation alignments during periods of transition. While non-binding, the Board will consider investor feedback in its governance practices. The proposal is routine in practice and typically garners strong support for annual voting among public company investors.

4. 4

   Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Ratify Deloitte & Touche LLP as Avantor’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.

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When is the Avantor Inc 2026 annual meeting?

Avantor Inc (AVTR) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, May 7, 2026.

What is the record date for the Avantor Inc 2026 meeting?

The record date for the Avantor Inc 2026 meeting is Friday, March 13, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.

Who are the director nominees for Avantor Inc's 2026 meeting?

The board is presenting 9 director nominees at the Avantor Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.

What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Avantor Inc 2026 meeting?

Shareholders will vote on 4 proposals at the Avantor Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.